[Publib] Attitudes in the Library.

[Margaret Neill]

To address the problem of "work" v. "fun", we have adjusted our computer
lab, with 2 15-minute computers (for people who just need to print a
ticket or check their e-mail), 4 research computers (databases only) and
2 computers with nothing but Microsoft Office applications (no internet,
no games) on them for people who just need to type something. We also
added 2 children-only computers (special computers with child-only games
and accessories- you should see the headphones! Pandas!) We also
implemented wireless for people with laptops. It's gone a long way
towards keeping the peace around here and allowing people to do what
they want (within legal bounds, of course) on the computers. 

 

Margaret M. Neill

Library Manager, Technical Services and Systems

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

200 E. Picacho Ave. 

Las Cruces, NM 88001

(575) 528-4043

(575) 528-4030 FAX

mneill at las-cruces.org

http://library.las-cruces.org 

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Jenny Draper
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 7:51 AM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: RE: [Publib] Attitudes in the Library.

 

Absolutely not?  We don't question the materials they check out of the
library and tell them what they should be reading. Patrons have the
privilege of choosing (within set limits) what they want to do on the
computer.  One person's time on a computer should not be sacrificed
because "we" have made the judgment that someone else's time on the
computer is more important.

 

Jenny Draper

Kendallville Public Library

Kendallville, IN

 

From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Julie Bauer
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 8:59 AM
To: Super11771 at aol.com; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] Attitudes in the Library.

 

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, now that's out of my system.  Please do not go down the road of
privileging one person's information or entertainment needs at the
expense of  other people.  That is a betrayal of our principles as
librarians.

Julie Bauer
Loudoun County Public Library
Leesburg, Virginia

Mission Statement: The Loudoun County Public Library, the community's
information center, provides free and equal access to a full variety of
library resources and innovative technologies to enhance the quality of
life and meet the informational, educational and cultural interests of
the entire community.

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From: "Super11771 at aol.com" <Super11771 at aol.com>
To: publib at webjunction.org
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 7:27:55 PM
Subject: [Publib] Attitudes in the Library.

At our local library, I see countless folks on their cell phones and
abusing computer time by playing Flash Games and using Facebook. I guess
it is well within their right for people to use the local libraries
internet, but it would seem only fair that those that are doing research
projects get first priority; of couse I can imagine the headache that
thi would be for the library staff.

Thoughts?


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